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Showing 1 to 20 of 29 for “"regulatory oversight"”.
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The Role of the ECOWAS in Addressing Challenges of Ineffective Regulation of Transnational Oil Corporations in Nigeria
The thesis explores the potential of a regulatory oversight role for the ECOWAS aimed at driving further effectiveness of regulatory framework for transnational corporations in Nigeria, as well as ameliorating constitutional concerns that hinder effective protection for victims of environmental …
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An Assessment of Corporate Governance Practices: A Case Study of Kuwait's State-Owned Enterprise
… independence, insufficient diversity, and weak oversight mechanisms. To address these issues, the thesis contributes on three levels. First, it highlights a contextual gap by providing rare empirical insights into SOE governance in the GCC region. Second, it addresses a methodological gap by …
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"Gamblers and Merchants" The Politics of Implementing Post-Crisis OTC Regulatory Reform: The US and EU
… the political sources of change in the regulatory authority for over-the-counter (OTC) derivatives that were brought about by the global financial crisis of 2008. OTC contracts have grown in popularity since the 1980s as firms in advanced market economies have increasingly used them to …
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From Tarmac to Timetable: A Data-Driven Study of Airline Delay Performance in Nigeria
… the research underscores the importance of regulatory oversight and the need for third-party verification of airline-reported statistics.</p> <p>Through spatial and temporal visualizations in Tableau, the study highlights delay hotspots and seasonal variations. Finally, the findings provide …
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Hedge fund structured products
… risks, such as lack of transparency, lack of regulatory oversight, and limited liquidity. Structured products mitigate these risks and allow for flexibility in portfolio construction. They can help reduce the risk of an investment in exchange for a reduction in the potential upside. …
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An Examination of the Impact of Duncan Era Higher Education Policy as PeRceived by Proprietary School Leadership
… education leaders regarding the federal regulatory oversight of the proprietary sector of higher education; voices not present in the vast majority of literature. In particular, this study sought to understand perceptions of leaders who experienced the Duncan Regulatory Era and its legacy …
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Improving Market Risk Management with Heuristic Algorithms
Recent changes in the regulatory framework for banking supervision increase the regulatory oversight and minimum capital requirements for financial institutions. In this thesis, we research active portfolio optimisation techniques with heuristic algorithms to manage new regulatory challenges faced …
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Adoption of a Digital Currency Towards a Singular Continental Market: A Catalyst for African Economic Integration and Revolutionising Pan-African Trade Payment Systems
… of decentralised technology while maintaining regulatory oversight. The inherent nature of CBDCs makes them particularly suited to address long-standing challenges in cross-border payments and financial inclusion across the continent. In 2019, the African Union (AU) signed the African …
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Independent Local Radio Drama: A Cultural, Historical And Regulatory Examination Of British Commercial Radio Drama.
… various ILR stations was a response to cautious regulatory oversight that refashioned expectations for commercial radio into its initial independent form. ILR was local by design and case studies from ILR’s dramatic canon are shown to have relied on and reinforced vernacular culture in contrast …
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Hydrologic modeling of low water crossing design performance at Camp Atterbury Joint Maneuver Training Center, Indiana
… constraint, budgetary reductions, and increasing regulatory oversight, the appeal of efficient and effective sustainability practices is greater than ever. As the military trains, maneuver land access and mobility are a prerequisite to support the Army’s mission. Hardened low-water crossings are …
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Factors influencing FDA clearance time for medical device 510(k)
… performance goals and consistency in the regulatory review and clearance of new medical devices. Despite these goals, regulatory review times have varied dramatically for devices seeking clearance through the 510(k) pathway; devices that are by definition "substantially equivalent" to …
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Challenges for Good Government Reformers in California: Shadow Lobbying & Astroturfing
… at current law to understand the failings of regulatory bodies and how the law fails to properly oversee lobbying activity. While there is not one particular solution to combat the loopholes in state law surrounding lobbyists, every option should be considered given the fortunate policy …
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The Effect of Prohibiting Non-Audit Services on Auditor Independence of Mind in the United Kingdom
… conducted, auditors face low litigation risk and regulatory oversight is modest in the UK. The study also focuses on publicly listed and private companies of public interest. To empirically investigate the research phenomenon, this present study used discretionary accruals to measure auditor …
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Credit rating agencies: regulatory changes and market participants’ reactions
The lack of regulatory oversight on Credit Rating Agencies (CRAs) has for a long time been viewed as an anomaly, particularly as CRAs were perceived to wield unfettered power, sanctioning the flow of funds between investors and borrowers in global securities markets. The regulatory void was in …
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An investigation into combating money laundering in banks and financial institutions in the city of London and British Overseas and Crown Dependent Territories
… work are interpreted in their wider economic and regulatory context. Despite rigorous compliance efforts and the implementation of international anti-money laundering (AML) regulations, financial crimes persist, exploiting regulatory gaps, jurisdictional complexities, and variations in enforcement …
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Navigating complexity: Dyslexia screening and assessment practices among educational psychologists in Cape Town's private practices
… assessment tools, updated professional training, regulatory oversight, and policy revision, to ensure equitable and linguistically accessible dyslexia assessment for South Africa's diverse learners.
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Conservation, welfare, education and recreation in zoos
… are achieved, particularly in contexts where regulatory oversight and resources are limited. In this thesis, I examine the role of zoos in Thailand, a country with a high number of zoos driven by a large tourism sector and weak legislation on animal welfare and the protection of captive …
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The rationale for state custodianship of mineral resources under the MPRDA: a conceptual analysis of equitable access to the mining industry and black economic empowerment
… is evaluated through its legislative and regulatory actions, focusing on how it facilitates access to mining opportunities for historically disadvantaged groups. Key aspects of the analysis include the interaction between the MPRDA, the Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment Act (BBBEEA) …
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Competition law and socio-economic advancement: Nigeria as a case study – giving a hungry man a silk tie?
… Furthermore, this research examines existing regulatory regimes and the role it plays with regards to competition regulation.the question that arises is whether the regulations set out by these bodies are sufficient to promote and preserve competition. This thesis analyses the position and …
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